Thirty-Eight Technicians Honored at ASE Annual Meeting
Thirty-one different companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments of the automotive industry sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the auto, truck, collision and parts categories, along with three instructor awards. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
OEConnection Marks 10th Anniversary
OEConnection’s 200 associates support 12 technology solutions used by customers throughout North America.
2010 Automotive Communications Award Winners Announced at AAPEX
The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Car Care Council Women’s Board and supported by the Automotive Communication Council. The awards applaud companies/agencies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations efforts.
Executive Interview: Jim Graninger, Vice President, Regional Business Unit, Bosch Diagnostics
Bosch’s Jim Graninger brings to automotive service more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, including over 20 years in the aftermarket arena. Before joining Bosch, he was Vice President and General Manager of Rexnord Industries, LLC, and prior to that, served in several vice president level roles with Snap-on, Inc., including their diagnostics business. Jim’s successful career includes international assignments in Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands as well as international responsibilities for Asia, Australia and Latin America. In this executive interview, Graninger discusses the vital importance of diagnostics in automotive service today and tomorrow, and how Bosch Diagnostics is prepared and uniquely qualified to meet this challenge.
Pedregons to Serve as Grand Marshals of Third Annual Goodguys Nostalgia Nationals
The event features a rod and custom car show with more than 2,000 vehicles (1972 and earlier) on display along with a vintage drag race, swap meet and much more.
Account Manager
New job posted today on AMN Careers Page.
NOW HIRING: Sales Manager, Catalog Data Analyst Among the Latest Job Openings on the AMN Careers Page
Deeza Chassis Parts, a technology focused manufacturer of premium chassis parts, is looking for a Sales Manager for its Totowa, N.J., headquarters to grow current company sales throughout the USA.
Fifteenth Annual GAAS Looks at the Next Generation of Customers and Employees
The day’s presentations began with three aftermarket service veterans tackling the topic of “How Automotive Repair Service Chains Are Gaining Traction in Today’s Market.” The session was moderated by Barry Soltz, president, AMRA/MAP. Panelists were Joe Biggie, vice president of strategy and development, Just Brakes; Larry Magee, chairman, CEO and president, Bridgestone Retail Operations; and John Warzecha, senior vice president, franchise business development, Midas Inc.
New Officers, Board for ETI
Taking office on May 1 were President Mike Cable of Hickok, Vice President of Programs Alan Tecmire of ETAS, Vice President of Marketing Dan Brass of Bright Solutions, Secretary/Treasurer Ben Johnson of Alldata, and Immediate Past President Dave Schaar of SPX Service Solutions, among others.
UPDATE: New Job Listing Posted Today on AMN Careers Page
Located in Langhorne, Pa., an automotive parts manufacturing company is looking for local candidates to fill an open position for a Catalog Data Analyst.